Conditions Finder

More and more people in Norfolk and surrounding areas are living with long term conditions, such as diabetes and heart disease. You may have just been diagnosed with a long term condition and want to read some information about what that means for you or you may want some quick information to manage a short term health issue. Either way you will find the information that you need here.

You can search for a range of health conditions in the A-Z listing below. The conditions pages will also link you to the services that NCH&C provide that are related to that condition.

Hearing impairmentHearing impairment, or deafness, is when your hearing is affected by a condition or injury. Some people are born with a hearing loss while others may develop it as they get older.

RubellaRubella (also known as German measles) is a viral infection that used to be common in children. Rubella is usually a mild infection.

Deciduous teeth

TeethingA baby’s first teeth (known as milk or deciduous teeth) usually develop while the child is growing in the womb. In most babies, these teeth start to emerge through the gums when they are around six months old.

Deep vein thrombosis

Pulmonary embolismA pulmonary embolism is a blood clot in the pulmonary artery, which is the blood vessel that transports blood from the heart to the lungs.

Dementia

Alzheimer's diseaseAlzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia, which is a group of symptoms associated with a decline in mental abilities, such as memory and reasoning.

DementiaDementia is a syndrome (a group of related symptoms) that is associated with an ongoing decline of the brain and its abilities.

Dental pulp

ToothacheToothache is pain around the teeth and jaw that is usually caused by dental problems such as tooth decay.

Dependent drinking

Alcohol misuseMany people are able to keep their drinking within the recommended limits of alcohol consumption, so their risk of alcohol-related health problems is low. However, for some, the amount of alcohol they drink could put them at risk of damaging their health.

Depression

Hepatitis CHepatitis C is a virus that can infect and damage the liver.

Mental healthMental health is about how we think, feel and behave. One in four people in the UK has a mental health problem at some point, which can affect their daily life, relationships or physical health.

Parkinsons diseaseParkinson’s disease is a condition in which part of the brain becomes progressively more damaged over many years (a progressive neurological condition).

Postnatal depressionPostnatal depression is a type of depression some women experience after they have had a baby.

Dermatophytes

Athlete's footAthlete’s foot is a common condition caused by a fungal infection. An itchy red rash develops in the spaces between your toes.

Diabetes

AbscessAn abscess is a painful collection of pus that is caused by a bacterial infection.

Fungal nail infectionFungal nail infection is a common problem affecting around three in every 100 people in the UK. Around half of all nail problems are due to a fungal infection.

Diarrhoea

Clostridium difficile (C.diff)Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) are bacteria that are present naturally in the gut of around two-thirds of children and 3% of adults.

GastroenteritisGastroenteritis is an infection of the stomach and bowel. The most common symptoms are repeated episodes of diarrhoea (three or more episodes within the space of 24 hours) and vomiting.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) is a common condition of the digestive system and can cause bouts of stomach cramps, bloating, diarrhoea and constipation.

Diarrhoeal

NorovirusNorovirus, better known as the winter vomiting bug, is the most common stomach bug in the UK, affecting people of all ages.

Diastolic pressure

High blood pressureKnown as the 'silent killer', high blood pressure rarely has obvious symptoms.

Difficulties swallowing

Parkinsons diseaseParkinson’s disease is a condition in which part of the brain becomes progressively more damaged over many years (a progressive neurological condition).

Difficulty swallowing

GastroscopyA gastroscopy is a medical procedure during which a thin, flexible tube called an endoscope is used to look inside the stomach. It is also known as an endoscopy.

Discharge

GonorrhoeaGonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by bacteria called Neisseria gonorrhoeae or gonococcus. It used to be known as "the clap".

Discoloured nails

Nail abnormalitiesFingernail or toenail abnormalities can tell you a lot about your health. They're often a sign of a fungal nail infection or injury, but can sometimes indicate a more serious underlying disease.

Dizziness

Atrial fibrillationAtrial fibrillation is a heart condition that causes an irregular and often abnormally fast heart rate.

FallsEveryone can be at risk of having a fall, but older adults are more vulnerable than others. This is mainly due to long-term health conditions that can increase the chances of a fall.

Dopamine

Parkinsons diseaseParkinson’s disease is a condition in which part of the brain becomes progressively more damaged over many years (a progressive neurological condition).

Drugs

AddictionAddiction means not having control over doing, taking or using something harmful. You can't control how you use whatever you are addicted to and you become dependent on it to get through each day.